Leaked photos show off QWERTY BlackBerry 10 prototype

So ... we're not sure just what this little guy is or where it came from, but here it is. It's a funny looking BlackBerry 10-ish device with somewhat of a QWERTY keyboard (notice there are no numbers or symbols). It kind of looks like a super early BlackBerry Q5, but the word on the street is that it may actually be a developer device for an upcoming BlackBerry 10 phone — possibly the Windermere device we've heard about previously.

Aside from these two images there isn't much to go along with it however. We'll continue to do some more digging and see if we can come up with anything, but don't expect to see much come from this one. It's just a prototype / developer device that most people will never see, and we're not even sure where this one came from in the first place. Bottom line — don't worry about this becoming a production device for the public.

Feel free to weigh in with your thoughts — if we find out more we'll let you know!

Crackberry can you please make sure the headline specifies dev prototype phone because people don't read the post not knowing it's a dev alpha phone and not the real thing lol jeez people do not read at all

They really need to ditch the physical KBs...(sorry Q owners). The world has moved on and it's only perpetuates BlackBerry's stale, out-dated image. Besides, they have the best virtual KB on the planet!!

Although it's looks can be forgiven because it's a Dev/Prototype, it still doesn't explain the 1:1 aspect ratio of the screen. Really really hope BlackBerry goes bigger for future QWERTY device screens. 3 inches on the Q10 was a misstep, in my opinion.

3.5 inches?? Haven't heard that rumor myself but even that won't cut it. I really think that if BlackBerry just took the size of the Z10 device and threw a physical keyboard on it, it would be perfect. 4.2 inches, same screen resolution as the Z10, one resolution for developers, large battery. Would be great.

Wow I can't believe people comment on an article they don't even read first! Can anyone name a good looking prototype or developer device, not just BlackBerry devices either? Adam even said this will not see the light of day. Just wow

Even though its not very attractive right now i have to say i like where it might be headed.
Also if there's one thing I've always loved about my BlackBerry is the understated look and feel and this seems to be heading in that direction.

Must be a knock-off/anticipation of what they expect to be the next qwerty BB by some (bad) Chinese manufacturer specialised in fake devices...
Never saw such an ugly phone, it looks like they decided to make a mock-up of what mustn't be the next Q10 !
Even under 100$ it would be a disaster!... even free, people would rather pay just to get away from it !

Someone did an analysis of the screen size in the forums. It does look like it's bigger than the Q10 but man.... I'm really trying hard to not believe that they're sticking with the 1:1 ratio again... that would be nuts.

This is terrible, even the Q10 prototype looked good, it looked like the Porsche Design, this looks like a squashed android phone, especially the way the camera's are position on the back of the phone, if this is the Q30 prototype then I will be waiting for the Q50 when my contract is up in 2015, this prototype is so short, it looks dwarfed which makes me think It's a fake.

Windermere 1440x1440 resolution, probably 4.5" screen, which is why the keyboard is so wide.
Symbols appear on screen, like on a Z10, so as to gain some space.
Disappointing camera, but that's an "enterprise" device...

"Snap" is the best stop-gap solution for Android apps while we wait for BlackBerry to get its act together...

If it's a 1:1 ratio, why couldn't they develop via a DevC or Q10? What is it using that they can't use a current phone to develop? Or more so, what WOULD it be using that they need anther dev device? Big changes in 10.3? Heavy apps needing the 3gb ram and octocore proc? hmmm.

I actually got a chance to use this device during a visit. It does not look as bad as the pictures. It is rocket fast and it is a slim device and uses both keyboards if I remember. It reminds me of my first BlackBerry I think it was the 7280. It's back to the roots and the screen was fantastic. When it was handed too me all I said is WTF is that thing. Other then fantastic performance the look and shape did not turn me on. Certainly interesting though.

To everyone taking the time to state how ugly it is, did you take the time to read? It's a new developer's device. Unless you are an app developer, this shouldn't concern you. The next QWERTY device is a big change from what we have now (bigger/higher resolution screen, more ram, among other things) that there is a need for a developer device so developers can get their apps working right on the upcoming BlackBerry. It's also a whole new keyboard design on the new one which is why the old style Q10 keyboard looks so funny/out of place on this one.

That seems fake... the bottom rows are missing keys. the square shade is really gross. I wish they'd just use the 'TK Justice' designs. Its what most, if not ALL, BlackBerry user want to see in future BlackBerries.

I like it, or at least the idea of it. There is more room for the screen with three rows, and I think you would quickly get used to the key placement. I would like to see the screen about a inch taller.

I really hope they don't change the keyboard layout... it wouldn't feel like a BlackBerry anymore. I've been using the same setup for years since my 8900 and I don't want to adjust to another physical keyboard! I'm still having trouble adjusting to the new symbol layout that pops up on the screen...

I don't like the design they should make a full screen display with gorilla glass to make it scratch resistant instead of the usual display
It doesn't look all that compared to the Z30 Q10 and it has a dull design

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